Junior Contracts Assistant

Company Overview

At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our success starts and ends with our people, so we built a company where great people can do great things, with the resources and autonomy to make decisions that transform organizations. We operate as one team of diverse people, united by a passion for continuous growth and optimization. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.com

Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and efficient Contracts Assistant to join our Contracts Team. The Contracts Assistant will play a crucial role in managing administrative tasks to keep the team operating at an optimal level. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills, an agile skill-set, and ability to show high capability in a fast-paced environment. This role will require onsite support Tuesdays and Thursdays at our corporate office in McLean, VA.

Responsibilities

• Manage Contracts-related requests through Jira (automated ticketing system)
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments.
• Prepare and distribute effective internal communications, memos, and reports.
• Maintain and update company/department databases and filing systems.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Issue Contractual agreements using existing templates.
• Issue Purchase Orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree - preferred.
• US Citizenship - required.
• Experience with DocuSign and CostPoint - highly preferred.
• At least one year of experience in an administrative role, preferably in a similar industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under pressure.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Discretion and integrity when handling confidential information.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and responsibilities.

EEO Statement

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.